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History

It was not until 1869, that the Spalding area was made available to farmers. Prior to that time there was five sheep runs, Bundaleer, Booborowie, Canowie, Hill River and Bungaree.

Mr. J B Hughes registered a Pastoral Lease in 1861, having purchased some land adjoining the River Broughton on a freehold basis in 1856. The Government Gazette of 1844 shows that the William Robinson held an Occupational Lease over 'Hill River'. C B Fisher took over this lease in 1859.

The hundred of Andrews was gazetted on November 24th 1864. In 1869 the first farmers to arrive were Harry Hopping and Hugh McCullum, who took up land on a freehold basis. And so the community began to grow.

On July 30th, 1885, the District Council of Spalding was proclaimed.

There are many significant firsts in the establishment of a township and district, too many to mention in a brief sketch of the community history. The following are a few interesting and significant dates: